If you cut them down, I'm assuming you'll lose the factory mounting holes/etc.. You can probably drill your own, or perhaps use corner braces from home depot or something... I'll be interested to see the final product! :) Answer from Cardboard_RJ on reddit.com
VIV & TIM
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Ikea Corner Closet Hack: Two Solutions You’ll Want to Try for a Custom Walk-in Closet - VIV & TIM
April 2, 2025 - How we created an Ikea corner closet hack for our DIY walk-in closet - two custom corner solutions using the Ikea PAX wardrobe system.
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Ikea Pax Corner Wardrobe
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First Ikea Hack - Pax Wardrobe
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If you cut them down, I'm assuming you'll lose the factory mounting holes/etc.. You can probably drill your own, or perhaps use corner braces from home depot or something... I'll be interested to see the final product! :) More on reddit.com
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August 9, 2023PAX Corner Hack
No cabinet at all. Simply use the outsides of the two corner adjacent cabinets to add L-brackets to hold custom cut shelves that fit in between them. Use a piece of wood in the corner as back support for the shelves, and leave it open and exposed as open shelving in-between two closeted doors. Paint it all white, and you have added more storage.
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Look great, my only concern is a lack of air circulation behind the wardrobe. A lot of these DIY videos come from USA, so houses are built to different standards. I have a built in wardrobe in master bedroom, and it fills with water condensation very quickly, especially in winter. My solution was cutting and fitting vents in the plasterboard above and in the doors, and my wife buys water absorption containers, so not having mould inside. More on reddit.com
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How we built in our Ikea pax corner wardrobe 🤎 #ikeahack #ikeatok #ikeapaxwardrobe #ikeapaxhack #ikeapax #teenagebedroom #houserenovation @IKEAUK @Little Greene | TikTok
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r/ikeahacks on Reddit: IKEA pax corner hack?
August 9, 2023 -
I am planning a walk-in closet with the shortest wall being 137 cm. When using IKEA's planner I found out that 1) I wasn't able to make the moduls fit wall to wall and 2) their corner module does not utilize the space fully because of a gap that the two modules make (not really a fan of that). I'll add a picture for reference.
I got to thinking and though that if I were to buy one 100 cm module and one 55 cm module, i could just cut down on the width of the 55 cm module and make it fit wall to wall perfectly. While thinking about that I started pondering the idea of making it seamless without the wall of the two modules and just joining the top and bottom plate. How do I make the join strong enough and how should i join them?
While I am at it - does the bottom panel of the module serve an important function? I want to remove it so I can see my floor instead of the PAX "floor".
All help and tips from you guys is appreciated as I am in need of it all.
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Did you make this hack work? Did you ever find out about not using the Pax floor. I too would like to see our hardwoods!
Apartment Apothecary
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IKEA PAX wardrobe hack – Apartment Apothecary
August 26, 2021 - For the left alcove, which is also roughly 105cm, we decided to extend the wardrobe around the corner and along the left hand side wall of the bedroom. With this type of configuration it is not possible with the PAX system to use a 100cm wide frame to go into the alcove, it has to be a 75cm frame as this can be connected to the corner attachment and enables a 50cm door to be fitted.
IKEA
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PAX Fitted Walk in and Corner Wardrobes without Doors - IKEA
Design your dream wardrobe system or book a Free PAX wardrobe planning appointment ... More optionsPAXOption: PAX, Corner wardrobe, white stained oak effect, 161/188x236 cmOption: PAX, Corner wardrobe, dark grey, 161/188x201 cm
Crazy Wonderful
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IKEA PAX Hack - How We Did It - Crazy Wonderful
May 25, 2023 - So, take the time upfront to ensure everything is level and anchored properly before going forward. Adding crown molding to the top visually connected all the wardrobe sections and immediately changed the feel.
Young House Love
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Making Ikea Pax Wardrobes Look Built-In | Young House Love
Because on this side, I wanted the trim to be exactly flush with the side of the Pax box. You can also see above that we had already attached the trim on the front of the closet. Notice how much it hangs over the wardrobe box? But as you’ll see below, it’s perfectly flush with the door when it’s closed. Once your backer piece is nailed into place, you can cut and nail in your trim (aka: the molding that will actually be visible and give your closet a built-in look). Since we have an exposed corner, we chose to miter cut ours on an angle for the most polished look.
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r/ikeahacks on Reddit: First Ikea Hack - Pax Wardrobe
November 13, 2024 -
This is my first attempt at an IKEA hack. Overall fairly happy but the additional cabinets I had to build on top I would like to do again one day as the inside is a mess due to messing up the hinges a load of times.
Main thing I learned is that wood filler and caulk are your forgiving friends… :-)
The Spruce
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15 IKEA Pax Hacks for Your Best Closet Ever
July 30, 2023 - With the addition of some baseboards, crown molding, and trim, this Pax wardrobe has been transformed into an expensive-looking closet that looks like an original turn of the century piece, which is exactly what the bloggers behind Readmore House wanted for their period home. ... This yellow Pax hack is such a cheerful piece for a kid’s room or nursery.
Livingetc
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5 Things I Wish That I'd Known Before DIYing Built-In IKEA PAX Wardrobes by Myself for the First Time
October 23, 2025 - Instead, I thought that it would make more sense to buy the taller 236cm PAX wardrobes and fill in the small gap at the top with MDF. However, it turns out that filling more space definitely isn’t the only purpose of building a base frame. “For starters, a wooden base frame provides a level foundation for your IKEA wardrobes — which is crucial if your floor or ceilings are not completely level,“ explains Thomas Goodman, a property and construction expert at MyJobQuote.co.uk.
Apartment Therapy
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15 IKEA PAX Hacks to Cure All Your Storage Woes | Apartment Therapy
February 1, 2025 - Ready to get started on your own IKEA PAX hack? Here’s what you need to know about turning this flat-pack superhero into a custom piece that looks ultra high end. ... The key to making any IKEA product look built in to your home is to make it blend in with the walls, and this is often done with crown moulding, trim, and paint, of course. “I started with building a few IKEA PAX wardrobes along one wall,” Rebecca Rajs explains of her sage green PAX hack.
Chris Loves Julia
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Our Closet Reveal: From Thin Air to Dressing Room (The Ultimate IKEA PAX Hack!) - Chris Loves Julia
July 19, 2021 - How to Use the IKEA PAX Wardrobe Planner + Our Master Closet Moodboard Full Length Mirrors Aren’t Just For The Closet + Designing ours and a Roundup of Favorites Master Closet Update: Building up the Wardrobes, and a Photoshop Rendering Master Closet Update: Filling Holes, Adding Trim, and Nixing the Ceiling Beams Closet Update: How to DIY Closet Shelves (for shoes etc.)
IKEA Hackers
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This Hidden TV IKEA Hack Keeps Your Bedroom Looking Calm and Clutter-Free
November 11, 2025 - This hack gave them a way to have both and hide the TV, too! ... Put together your PAX wardrobe according to your needs and IKEA instructions. For the purposes of this hack, make sure the frame size you choose is wide enough to accommodate your flat screen TV.
Erin Kestenbaum
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Hacking the IKEA Pax into a Fully Custom Closet - Erin Kestenbaum
February 16, 2021 - This is where the Pax Planning tool on the IKEA website comes in handy. We cataloged how much space we each needed for our clothes (High, Medium, Low) and storage type by clothing category in a spreadsheet, and then I referenced it as I created each of our sides of the closet to ensure we had enough space for our existing wardrobe items and our storage preferences.
Readmorehouse
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How we hacked Ikea PAX to add a closet in our Victorian home - readmorehouse.com
February 26, 2022 - Sarah and Kevin Reid-Morris of Readmore House made their PAX wardrobe blend right into their Victorian home with era-appropriate trim and […] ... […] Readmore House took the basic PAX and added crown moulding and box trim to match the Victorian style of their home. They used the most basic IKEA doors to add the chair rail.
IKEA
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PAX Wardrobe System - IKEA
More optionsPAX / GRIMOOption: PAX / GRIMO, Wardrobe combination, white/white, 39 3/8x23 5/8x93 1/8 " ... More optionsPAXOption: PAX, Add-on corner unit with 4 shelves, gray-beige, 20 7/8x22 7/8x92 7/8 "Option: PAX, Add-on corner unit with 4 shelves, white, 20 7/8x13 3/4x92 7/8 "Option: PAX, Add-on corner unit with 4 shelves, dark gray, 20 7/8x22 7/8x92 7/8 "Option: PAX, Add-on corner unit with 4 shelves, white, 20 7/8x22 7/8x79 1/8 "Option: PAX, Add-on corner unit with 4 shelves, white, 20 7/8x13 3/4x79 1/8 "Option: PAX, Add-on corner unit with 4 shelves, dark gray, 20 7/8x13 3/4x92 7/8 "
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Ikea Corner Closet Hack: Two Solutions to Try for a DIY ...
December 23, 2024 - Our DIY walk-in closet turned out AMAZING with this built-in Ikea hack idea. Shared two custom corner solutions using the Ikea PAX wardrobe system. Love this helpful step-by-step guide on Ikea hacks for a DIY closet!
Little House On The Corner
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How To Extend A Pax Wardrobe & Make It Built-In (Even As A Renter!)
May 15, 2025 - That’s why we combined our three IKEA Pax wardrobes with a Billy cupboard. I know that a combination of Pax and Billy seems a bit mad as both cupboards are completely different sizes, but this IKEA hack completely hides the cupboards and allows you to combine different furniture models to create a wardrobe that’s a perfect fit for your home.
Stefana Silber
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IKEA Pax Hack for Builtin Closet Look - Stefana Silber
November 28, 2022 - This IKEA Pax hack creates a fully custom-looking built-in closet simply by applying trim, drawer fronts, and doors to the ready-made cabinets. The IKEA Pax wardrobes are a very popular item for building custom layouts that fit your space as ...
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IKEA PAX Wardrobe Hacks and Ideas - IKEA Hackers
To achieve this home improvement hack, measure the closet's perimeter and then purchase the appropriate size and type of crown molding or trim. Attach the molding and trim using a combination of glue and nails, ensuring they are aligned correctly.